FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER DEVELOPMENT

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

DEVELOPMENT

BECD404: SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

DEVELOPMENT

November/December 2018

Time: 3 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer THREE questions only. All questions carry equal marks.

You are advised to spend 1 hour on each of your answers.

You will be penalised for repeating material used to answer another

question.

Credit will be given for answers that are clear, concise, drawing on
relevant examples and illustrations from the teaching and learning
situation.

Answer all questions in the Answer Books provided.

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QUESTIONS

1. Analyse the importance of parental involvement in the education of learners

with special needs. [100]

2. Discuss any four challenges an Early Childhood Development (ECD)

teacher is likely to encounter when managing issues of children with
disabilities. [100]

3. Assess the importance of Special Needs Education in Early Childhood

Development. [100]

4. Examine the roles of any four key groups of people who may be involved
in a multi-disciplinary approach to ECD children. [100]

5. Discuss any four legislative influences in the education of children with

disabilities in your country. [100]

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